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Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Effective, and Long-Lasting Answer for Eczema is Homeopathy

HOMEOPATHY AND ECZEMA

Eczema is an inflammatory skin disorder. It is described by patches of
dry, red, flaky skin, often accompanied by areas that are inflamed,
broken, moist and oozing. Eczema can be Acute, short-lived, or Chronic,
lasting for several years with periods of remission. If eczema is
chronic, then the skin may become thick and scaly and may change color.
The itching caused by eczema can be so severe and intolerable that
scratching may cause the skin to crack and bleed. Eczema can affect any
part of the body, but is most commonly found on the face, scalp, hands,
behind the ears and in the creases of the elbows, knees and groin. It is
not contagious. People who have eczema usually have very dry, itchy
skin that struggles to hold moisture. Eczema often runs in families and
may be aggravated by stress or contact with certain chemicals or
allergens.The various different types of Eczema:

• Atopic eczema: Atopic eczema is the commonest form of eczema
and is related with asthma and hay fever. It can affect both children
and adults, usually running in families. The most common symptoms of
atopic eczema are dryness of the skin, redness, inflammation and
unbearable itchiness that can cause the skin to split, leaving it prone
to infection. In infected eczema the skin may crack and weep.• Allergic contact dermatitis: Develops when the body’s immune
system reacts against a substance in contact with the skin. The allergic
reaction often develops over a period of time through repeated contact
with the substance. For example, an allergic reaction may occur to
perfumes, nickel, which is often found in earrings, belt buckles and
jeans buttons.• Irritant contact dermatitis: This type of eczema is caused by
frequent contact with everyday substances, such as detergents and
chemicals, which are irritating to the skin. It most commonly occurs on
the hands of adults and can be prevented by keeping away from the
irritants and keeping the skin moisturized.• Infantile seborrhoeic eczema: Is a common condition affecting
babies under one year old, the exact cause of which is unknown. It
usually starts on the scalp or the nappy area and quickly spreads to the
face then elbows, knees, neck, wrists and ankles. Although this type of
eczema looks unpleasant, it is not sore or itchy and does not cause the
baby to feel uncomfortable or unwell.• Adult seborrhoeic eczema: This type of eczema affects adults
between the ages of 20 and 40. It is usually seen on the scalp as mild
dandruff, but can spread to the face, ears and chest. The skin becomes
red, inflamed and starts to flake.• Varicose eczema: Varicose eczema affects the lower legs in the
middle to late years, due to poor circulation. Commonly the skin around
the ankles is affected, becoming speckled, itchy and inflamed.• Discoid eczema: Is also found in adults and appears suddenly as a few
coin shaped areas of red skin, normally on the trunk or lower legs. They
become itchy and can weep fluid.Various causes of Eczema:Eczema is not caused by one specific allergy. It is influenced by many environmental factors like:• Synthetic or woolen fabrics.• Washing powders, industrial chemicals and dyes, cement, garden plants, bracelets and watch straps, rubber boots and gloves.• Irritant foods - such as citrus fruits, tomatoes, eggs, cow’s milk, peanuts and fish.• Cigarette smoke - in an enclosed room, fumes will irritate the skin.• Cats and dogs - almost all furry pets will produce an allergic reaction in a child with eczema.• House dust mites - these are microscopic creatures that are found in
large numbers in old mattresses and within the dust in carpets and other
surfaces. When scratched into the skin they will worsen eczema and, if
inhaled, will provoke asthma.• Grass pollen - most children with eczema are allergic to grass pollen.• Cosmetics, hairsprays, perfumes, antiperspirants and deodorants may cause eczema.• Nickel fastening, underwear elastic and contraceptives.• Weather changes and emotional stress also precipitate Eczema.• Poor drainage of blood due to stagnation in the varicose veins causes varicose eczema.Clinical features of eczema Acute eczema

Weeping and crusting

Blistering-usually with vesicles but, in fierce cases, with large blisters

Redness, papules and swelling- usually with an ill,-defined border

Scaling

Chronic eczema

Less vesicular and exudative

More scaly, pigmented and thickened

More
likely to show lichenification- a dry leathery thickened state, with
increased skin markings, secondary to repeated scratching or rubbing;
and

More likely to fissure

Causes of eczema

House dust mites

Animal dander

Mould

Certain foods (e.g., milk, nuts)

Pollen

Certain fabrics

Soaps, cosmetics, perfumes

Detergents and other cleaning fluids

Water

Some people report that emotional stress can also make their eczema symptoms flare up.

Atopic Dermatitis or eczema
as it is commonly known as occurs most often in infants
and children. About 90% of the time the symptoms show up
before the age of 5. The cause of this disorder
is still unknown but from all the research that has been
done physicians have come to the conclusion that it is a
combination of factors. HEREDITY or genetic factor is one
of the main predisposing causes. If there is a family history
of eczema, asthma or any other allergic condition then the
child is more prone to inherit this disorder. The other
factor is ENVIRONMENTAL. Things like FOOD, SOAP, CREAMS
can cause flare ups. That is why it is extremely important
to avoid certain things in the child’s diet and care. Here are a few features
of Atopic Dermatitis-

Intense ITCHING

Presence of typical rashes
over the body especially on the cheeks, in the folds of
the skin, behind the knees, in side the elbows, sides
of the neck, wrists, ankles etc..

DRY, SCALING, ROUGH skin

CRACKS behind the ears
and other parts which may even bleed due to scratching

MILK AND DAIRY PRODUCTS
– in a great number of cases the child suffering from
Eczema is highly allergic to MILK. It causes flare ups
and increases the itching, redness, and all the symptoms.
Curd, paneer, cheese, lassi, ghee, ice-cream, chocolates,
etc… should not be given to the child.

NUTS – these are
known to cause allergies in most of the cases. Do not
give your child any peanuts (sing), grams (Channa), Besan
(Channa Atta), almonds (badam), Cashew nut (kaju), Pista,
Walnut etc….

SHELLFISH – certain
people are highly allergic to prawns, crab, lobster, and
some types of fish.

EGGS – not all
children are allergic but this has to be tried out and
tested. If there is no reaction to egg then it can be
safely consumed.

FRUITS – there
are certain fruits which cause a lot of allergies like
strawberries, pine-apple, all the citrus fruits like oranges,
mosambi, grapes etc…

CHINESE FOOD –
all the chinese restaurants in this city use a substance
known as AJINOMOTO. This is known to cause severe allergies
and must be totally avoided.

PLANTS, GRASS,PETS, POWDERS, COSMETICS, POLLUTION IN THE ENVIRONMENT
– all these factors can also trigger a flare up in
the skin.

TREATMENT AND SKINCARE

SOAP – the best soap to
use is one that is non-perfumed and glycerine base. In
the market soaps like PEARS or Cinthol are preferred.
But use minimum soap as even these have chemicals.

KEEP THE SKIN MOIST AND
HYDRATED – this can be achieved by using a non-perfumed
moisturizer or just plain petroleum jelly. Immediately
after a bath when the body is still moist apply the moisturizer
with a little water. This helps in trapping the moisture
in the skin and preventing it from drying up.

DO NOT RUB THE SKIN DRY
AFTER A BATH, JUST PAT IT DRY LIGHTLY.

COTTON CLOTHES ARE BEST
– make your child wear only cotton clothes especially
under garments. Avoid wool, synthetic materials and rough
fibers these will only increase the itching.

HOMOEOPATHY is the treatment
of choice for this Atopic condition as it helps to heal
the skin from within. No external applications can bring
about a complete cure. The correct constitutional remedy
boosts the patients own immunity to fight against this
disorder and prevent flare ups. Along with the Homoeopathic
treatment it is extremely essential to take care of all
the things listed above.

some cured case

Homeopathy believes that suppressing a symptom at the skin level
may cause the original imbalance to express itself in another more
important internal organ. After taking Homeopathic medicines, the
texture of your skin will improve. If your eruptions are moist with
discharge, they will become dry. There will be an improvement in the
associated symptoms like pain, itching, and dandruff. Relapses of skin
eruptions will be less frequent, less intense, and of a shorter duration
and finally your skin will be free from eruptions and will revert to
its original condition without any blemish.Hence, for a safe, natural, effective, and long-lasting answer for Eczema, is only Homeopathy.